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However, he never kills his victims, preferring to take only as much blood as he needs from a willing lover or from a stranger who knows only pleasant dreams as a result. More than just a nice guy, Saint-Germain strives to do good and to help wherever he can. Multilingual, intelligent, and rich, Saint-Germain always manages to charm his way into the most influential circles of the period. He helps people in distress and is ready to lend a hand, especially if the person is female. |
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Yarbro's novels always offer rich historical settings. These books are as much historical novels as vampire stories. Much background information is given through letters, sometimes from minor characters, but also between Saint-Germain and his dear friend and fellow vampire Atta Olivia Clemens. |
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267.. Hotel Transylvania. New York: St. Martin's, 1978. Hardcover. (Paperback. New York: Signet, 1979.) |
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Series: Saint-Germain No. 1. |
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The first of the Saint-Germain novels takes place in mideighteenth-century Paris. The object of the count's love is Madelaine de Montalia, whom he rescues from a satanic cult. In rescuing her he makes her into a vampire. |
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Element(s): History, Romance. |
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268.. The Palace. New York: St. Martin's, 1978. Hardcover. (New York: Tor, 1988. Paperback.) |
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Series: Saint-Germain No. 2. |
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Renaissance-era Florence has come under the crushing influence of the fanatic monk Savonarola. Many die at the stake and Saint-Germain is himself in danger. Still, being a person of conscience, he helps others when he can. At the risk of his own life he rescues the beautiful Demitrice, former mistress of Lorenzo the Magnificent, after she is arrested and tortured by followers of the mad monk. |
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Element(s): History, Romance. |
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269.. Blood Games. New York: St. Martin's, 1979. Hardcover. (New York: Signet, 1980. Paperback.) |
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Series: Saint-Germain No. 3. |
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The setting is ancient Rome under Nero's brutal rule. Our immortal hero meets and falls in love with Atta Olivia Clemens, young wife of the sadistic Senator Justus Silius. Although Saint-Germain's love eventually saves Olivia from her husband's brutality, the manner of |
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